Cast members of the 1960 film "The Alamo," including (from left of the helmeted soldier) John Wayne, Linda Cristal, Frankie Avalon, Richard Boone and Pat Wayne, pay tribute to the fallen defenders of the Alamo during a ceremony on Alamo Plaza on Oct. 24, 1960, the morning of the world premiere of the film. less

Cast members of the 1960 film "The Alamo," including (from left of the helmeted soldier) John Wayne, Linda Cristal, Frankie Avalon, Richard Boone and Pat Wayne, pay tribute to the fallen defenders of the Alamo ... more

Photo: San Antonio Express-News File Photo

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Actress Sandra Bullock gestures while acting in front of the Alamo during the production of "Miss Congeniality" on May 31, 2000. The comedy also starred Michael Caine, Candice Bergen and William Shatner.

Actress Sandra Bullock gestures while acting in front of the Alamo during the production of "Miss Congeniality" on May 31, 2000. The comedy also starred Michael Caine, Candice Bergen and William Shatner.

"The Alamo" cast members (from left) John Lee Hancock, Leon Rippy, Emilio Echevarria, Billy Bob Thorton, Dennis Quaid, Jason Patric and Mark Johnson stand in front of the Alamo at the Disney Premiere After Party for the movie on March 27, 2004, in San Antonio. less

"The Alamo" cast members (from left) John Lee Hancock, Leon Rippy, Emilio Echevarria, Billy Bob Thorton, Dennis Quaid, Jason Patric and Mark Johnson stand in front of the Alamo at the Disney Premiere After ... more

Kinky Friedman pauses while on a break during his announcement on MSNBC's Don Imus show that he is entering the race as an independent candidate for Governor of Texas in front of the Alamo in San Antonio on Feb. 3, 2005. less

Kinky Friedman pauses while on a break during his announcement on MSNBC's Don Imus show that he is entering the race as an independent candidate for Governor of Texas in front of the Alamo in San Antonio on ... more

Photo: LISA KRANTZ, San Antonio Express-News

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Gov. Rick Perry talks with Devin Lacy, 7, who broke his wrist on a trampoline, after signing legislation in front of the Alamo on June 15, 2009.

Gov. Rick Perry talks with Devin Lacy, 7, who broke his wrist on a trampoline, after signing legislation in front of the Alamo on June 15, 2009.